Spring Lobby Weekend

Our fight for a just immigration system is building, but we have much work to do. We need to say loudly and clearly that we don’t want a border wall and we do want a path to legal status for the millions people who have been living in the shadows for decades.

We want immigrants to be welcomed in this country and our communities – not deported or denied entry. That’s why we need you to come to FCNL’s Spring Lobby Weekend to learn how to effectively lobby your government. You’ll join hundreds of young adults get lobby training, learn through policy briefings, and network with passionate advocates like yourself.

Online registration is now closed. Walk-in registrations will be accepted as space allows.

Be part of the advocacy

Take Action Now to Protect Dreamers

Can't be in Washington for Spring Lobby Weekend? You can still help bring this message to Capitol Hill.

Speakers

Greisa Martinez Rosas

Advocacy Director, United We Dream

Greisa Martinez is Advocacy Director at the United We Dream Network. Originally from Hidalgo, Mexico, Greisa immigrated to the U.S. with her family at an early age and grew up in Dallas, TX as an undocumented immigrant.

Rev. Dr. Leslie Copeland-Tune

Director, Ecumenical Advocacy Days for Global Peace with Justice

Rev. Dr. Leslie Copeland-Tune is spiritually and professionally gifted and diverse. Her passion for social justice is matched only by her desire to serve the Lord and her love for her family.

Bridget Moix

US Senior Representative and Head of Advocacy, Peace Direct

Bridget has worked for 20 years on international peace and conflict issues, with a focus on US foreign policy. Prior to joining Peace Direct as Senior US Representative and Head of Advocacy, she was part of its founding US board for four years. From 2013-2015, Bridget served as Atrocity Prevention Fellow with USAID’s Office of Conflict Management and Mitigation.

Jim Himes

United States Representative (CT-4)

Jim Himes represents Connecticut’s 4th District in the United States House of Representatives where he is serving his fifth term. He is a member of the House Committee on Financial Services, serves as the ranking member of the NSA and Cybersecurity Subcommittee of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and is Chair of the New Democrat Coalition.

Adriano Espaillat

United States Representative (NY-13)

U.S. Representative Adriano Espaillat proudly represents New York’s Thirteenth Congressional District. He was sworn into office on January 3, 2017, during the 115th Congress.

Learn more about our panelists and workshop facilitators at Spring Lobby Weekend 2018.

Logistics

The event will be held at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

March 17-20, 2018

$50 regular registration/$25 reduced rate

Housing:

FCNL has reserved a large block of housing at a hostel near the Spring Lobby Weekend venue. If you are interested in arranging housing through FCNL, you can indicate this on your registration.

Limited is available on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday nights for $45 per night. There is financial support available to lessen or cover the cost of housing.

Financial Support

Due to the popularity of Spring Lobby Weekend, we have currently run out of financial aid awards. We are trying to secure additional funds, so you may still apply for financial aid with the possibility of receiving some aid. In the interim, please seek out alternative financial aid resources.